ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Tony and Holly would like to thank

Steve and Dianna for their insight,

Starr for her honesty,

Myles and Liza for sharing the journey,

Ellen and Julie for helping make this our reality,

Kevin for his tireless enthusiasm and faith in us,

and especially Angela and Theo—

there are not enough superlatives

to describe your patience

in enduring endless nights

of Spiderwick discussion.

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The text type for this book is set in Cochin.

The display types are set in Nevins Hand and Rackham.

The illustrations are rendered in pen and ink.

Production editor: Dorothy Gribbin

Art director: Dan Potash

Production manager: Chava Wolin